CCTV Drain Inspections Collaroy Plateau

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) is a modern tool used in plumbing to locate the source of obstructions. In place of speculating or resorting to invasive methods, technicians now use CCTV drain cameras to quickly detect the problem.The inspection system consists of a durable camera attached to a specialised cable, which is inserted into the pipes. The camera transmits a real-time video of the internal condition directly to the plumber. This real-time video can also be recorded for future reference, helping the plumber diagnose the issue with precision.CCTV technology is highly effective and is regularly used in the following services:

Blocked Drain – when there has been a blocked drain in a plumbing system CCTV will be used to quickly find where the clog is. Knowing what exactly is blocking the system will also be easily found with the camera.

Pipe Relining – relining pipes is a service to strengthen existing pipes without the need to replace the current ones. To find potential errors in the plumbing which may interfere with the relining process, CCTV is used. A plumber will look for any cracks, holes or other defects which may prevent the pipes from being relined.

Leak Detection – if there is a suspected leak in piping networks then CCTV is perfect for finding them. From concrete slab leaks to leaks in bathrooms, combining a range of techniques with CCTV plumbers can easily find leaks.

As drain cameras are inserted down sewer systems, a plumber can discover a large range of different items.

The frequent items and materials that plumbers identify while using CCTV are: –

• Intrusive roots– The growth of tree roots inside plumbing is often extremely difficult to manage. Root systems find water then expand inside drainage pipes. When this happens, tree roots can clog or break plumbing systems, which CCTV hopes to locate early. –
• Non-degradable waste – Wipes and various solid masses that are pushed down a sewer line may not dissolve. When this happens, a blocked drain are prone to occur, and CCTV can help finding the exact location of these obstructions. -Food scraps, oils and grease – CCTV can be used for kitchen sinks to identify areas where fats, oils, and grease (FOG) can accumulate.
• Sewage buildup – CCTV sewer services are used when there has been an obstruction as well as an issue within sewage pipes. A plumber must inspect the sewage to find out what is causing a blocked drain as well as additional concerns.
• Pipe fractures – Whether for repairs and general reasons, CCTV serves as an ideal solution to detect cracks as well as holes in plumbing systems eliminating the need for excavating. – Structural pipe failures – If a pipe has collapsed and suffers damage, then CCTV becomes an efficient and cost-effective way to locate these concerns.

Plumbers will utilise CCTV due to it having many benefits and advantages over other plumbing methods. From finding leaks to seeing how badly a drain is blocked, the main benefits which come with CCTV drain inspections are:

• Accurate and effective – with the live footage a plumber can accurately find what is inside of the plumbing. The whole drainage system, from its infrastructure to its damage, will be found with CCTV. Finding contents inside the drain or the condition of the plumbing will also be accurate. The camera removes any need for guesswork which leads to resolving a problem easier.
• Non-invasive or non-destructive – to see if pipes were broken or blocked previously excavating the pipe or performing other destructive measures were needed to access the pipe. CCTV completely removes the need to destroy the ground or clear other items in order to look inside of a pipe.
• Efficiency – CCTV is both cost effective and time effective when compared to other methods of looking inside drainage. The process of phishing a camera inside a pipe and finding the problem is quick and easy. There is much less labour work needed and excavating is not needed meaning it is more cost effective.

Based on our consultation with a variety of Sydney plumbers, an average CCTV drain inspection service can cost from $300 and range up to $1350. However, there are multiple reasons why the inspection service can vary in prices, but the general steps include:

1. Accessing the drain and inserting the cameras within the plumbing
2. Handling the CCTV to run through the piping system and inspecting for issues
3. Once finished with the inspection return the drainage as it was and create a report of the findings

If there were potential issues, obstacles or other concerns causing the job to be more difficult or harder to complete then more tools and labour will be needed which can increase the costs.